Easter parson spider care

pentapede

Arachnosquire
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Herpyllus ecclesiasticus is a species I have seen a lot but never been able to catch. Fast forward to right now I saw one, then I proceeded to catch it by tearing my room apart. I was wondering if anyone would be able/willing to give me any information about their care.
 

Brewser

AraneaeRebel
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I would let em roam free... Great Little Hunters keep the Home clear of pests.
 

sparticus

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I kept one for the last year or so of her adult life. If it's an adult female, expect her to lay lots of egg sacs. I kept her in a terrestrial setup with soil, fed once or twice a week, and made sure she had a water bowl and a moist corner in the enclosure. I also dripped a little water on her webbing twice a week, and she would drink fairly regularly. They are fun spiders to keep, with frantic, erratic movement. They are also pretty small as adults, my female was mature at about 1" or a little less diagonal leg span.
 
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